Co-occurring disorders are extremely common when it comes to addiction. One of the most common mental health conditions to co-occur with addiction is bipolar disorder. According to research, among individuals with bipolar disorder, about 60% had a lifetime prevalence of substance abuse.[1] Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that…

When the temperature rises and the days are long, most of us get excited about all the fun that summer brings. The parties, poolside fun, backyard barbeques–there is so much to do while soaking up the sunny season. While summer can bring fun in the sun, for people in recovery,…